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FXZ 1172

2013 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,982 mi
Last recorded79,982 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat 50043,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXZ 1172
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 79,982 miles

Cooling fan fouling surround

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2026 79,982 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Cooling fan fouling surround

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2025 68,186 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2025 68,186 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2024 59,050 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 57,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test 7 pin electrical socket is secured with a cable tie ()

nearside front door outer release handle defective

nearside front suspension strut upper mount/bearing shows play.

offside front suspension strut upper mount/bearing shows play.

Fail 3 Apr 2024 57,728 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle release handle incomplete (6.2.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test 7 pin electrical socket is secured with a cable tie ()

nearside front door outer release handle defective

nearside front suspension strut upper mount/bearing shows play.

offside front suspension strut upper mount/bearing shows play.

Pass 4 Apr 2023 47,056 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked and worn to 3mm.

offside rear tyre perished and cracked.

Fail 4 Apr 2023 47,056 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked and worn to 3mm.

offside and nearside rear brakes binding.

offside rear tyre perished and cracked.

Pass 4 Apr 2022 38,225 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split and is smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Trailer electrical socket insecure loosely secured with a cable tie (4.10 (a) (i))

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

offside front headlamp unit upper mounts are incomplete, the unit itself is secured with a cable tie.

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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FXZ 1172 is a 2013 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2013 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 43,905 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FXZ 1172, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 13 years old, this Fiat 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FXZ 1172?

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What year was FXZ 1172 registered?

FXZ 1172 is a 2013 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is FXZ 1172 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FXZ 1172 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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